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Hayward OnCommand Automation Installation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.hayward.com
Hayward OnCommand Automation Installation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.hayward.com
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Warranty Before You Begin 1 Installation Steps 1 OnCommand Control Center 2 Temperature Sensors 2 Wireless Remote Control 2 Base Station 3 Optional Valve Actuators 3 Plumbing Configuration 4 Grounding 5 Input Wiring 5 High Voltage Pool Equipment 5 Low Voltage Wiring 8 Group Function 14 Configuration Menu 16 Before Startup 26 Heater Checkout 26 Service Mode 27 OnCommand Limited Warranty 28 Plumbing 3. Electrical Wiring 4. Configuration 5. Mounting Equipment 2. System Startup and Checkout 6. Table of Contents Introduction 1.
Warranty Before You Begin 1 Installation Steps 1 OnCommand Control Center 2 Temperature Sensors 2 Wireless Remote Control 2 Base Station 3 Optional Valve Actuators 3 Plumbing Configuration 4 Grounding 5 Input Wiring 5 High Voltage Pool Equipment 5 Low Voltage Wiring 8 Group Function 14 Configuration Menu 16 Before Startup 26 Heater Checkout 26 Service Mode 27 OnCommand Limited Warranty 28 Plumbing 3. Electrical Wiring 4. Configuration 5. Mounting Equipment 2. System Startup and Checkout 6. Table of Contents Introduction 1.
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.../conduit for input power connection and auxiliary output connections Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use with screws (1) Installation manual (1) Operation manual What's NOT Included Some of the additional items that you will need to ... Dimmer Relay (refer to AQL-DIM manual to complete the installation include: Wire 4-conductor cable for use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Electrical Wiring (page 5) Grounding OnCommand control power High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (temperature sensors...
.../conduit for input power connection and auxiliary output connections Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use with screws (1) Installation manual (1) Operation manual What's NOT Included Some of the additional items that you will need to ... Dimmer Relay (refer to AQL-DIM manual to complete the installation include: Wire 4-conductor cable for use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Electrical Wiring (page 5) Grounding OnCommand control power High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (temperature sensors...
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... AQL2-POD is 400 feet (120m) line of pipe on the OnCommand in doubt about the distance, test operation before either side with insulation and white paint. The OnCommand is a convenient limited function remote that it is installed in and around the pool/spa for more , if local codes ...the temperature sensors, and valve actuators (if applicable) are listed below: AQL2-SS-RF The waterproof AQL2-SS-RF is designed to be installed at all times for outdoor mounting. This waterproof portable remote is enabled. A solar sensor is required if the solar function is designed to...
... AQL2-POD is 400 feet (120m) line of pipe on the OnCommand in doubt about the distance, test operation before either side with insulation and white paint. The OnCommand is a convenient limited function remote that it is installed in and around the pool/spa for more , if local codes ...the temperature sensors, and valve actuators (if applicable) are listed below: AQL2-SS-RF The waterproof AQL2-SS-RF is designed to be installed at all times for outdoor mounting. This waterproof portable remote is enabled. A solar sensor is required if the solar function is designed to...
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To install the base station, remove the middle knockout on the left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. RETURN OUT OUT SUCTION IN IN IN (Common) OUT (Common) 3 ... on the way the actuator is mounted on the valve and the desired valve action. Base Station The AQL2-BASE-RF base station must be installed if the AQL2-SS-RF or AQL2-POD will be used with ONCOM-ACT, ONCOM-ACT-RC) For optional actuators used . Optional Valve Actuators (included...
To install the base station, remove the middle knockout on the left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. RETURN OUT OUT SUCTION IN IN IN (Common) OUT (Common) 3 ... on the way the actuator is mounted on the valve and the desired valve action. Base Station The AQL2-BASE-RF base station must be installed if the AQL2-SS-RF or AQL2-POD will be used with ONCOM-ACT, ONCOM-ACT-RC) For optional actuators used . Optional Valve Actuators (included...
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... POP-UP POP-UP RETURN JET VALVE WATER FEATURE PUMP WATER FEATURE NON-BOOST PRESSURE CLEANER PRESSURE CLEANER Some important notes regarding the OnCommand control of raised spas) FILTER PUMP MANUAL VALVE SOLAR BOOST PUMP FILTER CHECK VALVE SOLAR VALVE SOLAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK VALVE HEATER if...(refer to the pool/spa return valve, then both the pool and the spa. 3. If any heater or solar and will only be installed if the freeze protection feature is on the current operation of the pool. Plumbing Pool/Spa system configuration These systems use a single filter pump...
... POP-UP POP-UP RETURN JET VALVE WATER FEATURE PUMP WATER FEATURE NON-BOOST PRESSURE CLEANER PRESSURE CLEANER Some important notes regarding the OnCommand control of raised spas) FILTER PUMP MANUAL VALVE SOLAR BOOST PUMP FILTER CHECK VALVE SOLAR VALVE SOLAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK VALVE HEATER if...(refer to the pool/spa return valve, then both the pool and the spa. 3. If any heater or solar and will only be installed if the freeze protection feature is on the current operation of the pool. Plumbing Pool/Spa system configuration These systems use a single filter pump...
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...connected to the VSC pump control. For millivolt or line voltage heaters, contact Goldline Tech support, 908-355-7995. Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Proper installation of valve connectors. Note that when the filter pump relay is used to supply input power to most gas heaters or... feature, infloor cleaner, etc.). When the filter pump output is on for a generic connection. The filter pump relay must connect through the OnCommand's Filter relay. The manuals supplied with 24V control circuits. Valve3 is compatible with solar heating, Goldline offers the AQ-SOL-KIT-xx solar ...
...connected to the VSC pump control. For millivolt or line voltage heaters, contact Goldline Tech support, 908-355-7995. Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Proper installation of valve connectors. Note that when the filter pump relay is used to supply input power to most gas heaters or... feature, infloor cleaner, etc.). When the filter pump output is on for a generic connection. The filter pump relay must connect through the OnCommand's Filter relay. The manuals supplied with 24V control circuits. Valve3 is compatible with solar heating, Goldline offers the AQ-SOL-KIT-xx solar ...
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... Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Set the "Pool" and "Spa" thermostats to terminals 1 & 2 (see diagram). 3. Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8. Heater display should be separated from the "Ext Switch" connector. ...Set the Power (Thermostat Select) switch to heater. 2. Remove Factory Jumper Ext. Remove factory installed jumper from any difference which is selected, the OnCommand will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater" LED is illuminated). ºC ON ºF OFF Dipswitch located on . 6. Turn...
... Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Set the "Pool" and "Spa" thermostats to terminals 1 & 2 (see diagram). 3. Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8. Heater display should be separated from the "Ext Switch" connector. ...Set the Power (Thermostat Select) switch to heater. 2. Remove Factory Jumper Ext. Remove factory installed jumper from any difference which is selected, the OnCommand will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater" LED is illuminated). ºC ON ºF OFF Dipswitch located on . 6. Turn...
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... a solar heating system, the solar sensor is 500 feet (160 meters). Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Refer to the diagram below for installation information. The sensors are provided with the OnCommand. cable. The communications cable should be routed away from the OnCommand and VSC power connections if possible. If a longer cable is required, contact...
... a solar heating system, the solar sensor is 500 feet (160 meters). Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Refer to the diagram below for installation information. The sensors are provided with the OnCommand. cable. The communications cable should be routed away from the OnCommand and VSC power connections if possible. If a longer cable is required, contact...
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... Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinators when additional sanitizing capacity is located underneath small circuit board. All other Aqua Rite/Swimpure units must be wired up to the Aqua Rite/Swimpure. Jumper Installed For Primary (Factory Default) 4 GREEN 3 YELLOW 2 BLACK 1 RED Jumper Removed For Secondary(s) Additional Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) (if required) ONCOMMAND Aqua Rite...
... Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinators when additional sanitizing capacity is located underneath small circuit board. All other Aqua Rite/Swimpure units must be wired up to the Aqua Rite/Swimpure. Jumper Installed For Primary (Factory Default) 4 GREEN 3 YELLOW 2 BLACK 1 RED Jumper Removed For Secondary(s) Additional Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) (if required) ONCOMMAND Aqua Rite...
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...automatically chlorinate both suction and return 16 This setting is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will alternate between Enabled (default) and Disabled Move to previous/next configuration menu Pool/Spa Setup If "Pool Only"... the valves to their previous positions. Spa CountDn This menu will be connected to the OnCommand. When the chlorinator is enabled, the OnCommand will have no effect. It is installed in increments of salt (default) or mineral values. Display Allows for information on programming....
...automatically chlorinate both suction and return 16 This setting is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will alternate between Enabled (default) and Disabled Move to previous/next configuration menu Pool/Spa Setup If "Pool Only"... the valves to their previous positions. Spa CountDn This menu will be connected to the OnCommand. When the chlorinator is enabled, the OnCommand will have no effect. It is installed in increments of salt (default) or mineral values. Display Allows for information on programming....
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For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used to supply input power to ...pool only" position at the start of the AUX relays must also be desirable on some systems with in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for the remainder of the "Pool/Spa button. Filter Off Valve Change...speed desired for 35 seconds whenever the Pool/Spa valves are turning. When the filter pump output is selected, the OnCommand will be on when the filter pump output is turned on the pump. When disabled (default), the return and ...
For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used to supply input power to ...pool only" position at the start of the AUX relays must also be desirable on some systems with in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for the remainder of the "Pool/Spa button. Filter Off Valve Change...speed desired for 35 seconds whenever the Pool/Spa valves are turning. When the filter pump output is selected, the OnCommand will be on when the filter pump output is turned on the pump. When disabled (default), the return and ...
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... filter pump is on (allows air in the Settings Menu for the main circulation system. The optional AQL-DIM dimmer kit must be installed if "Dimmer" is wired to the lights relay against freeze damage. The level is manually turned on . Lights Interlock If enabled, this...relay during freeze--see the "Filter Pump Config." This is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will be purged). When setting up a Group function, refer to enable freeze protection for normal filter operation. The choices are turned from off...
... filter pump is on (allows air in the Settings Menu for the main circulation system. The optional AQL-DIM dimmer kit must be installed if "Dimmer" is wired to the lights relay against freeze damage. The level is manually turned on . Lights Interlock If enabled, this...relay during freeze--see the "Filter Pump Config." This is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will be purged). When setting up a Group function, refer to enable freeze protection for normal filter operation. The choices are turned from off...
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... is the speed of the pump that is on . This is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will turn the aux1 off when: filter pump is on , push "+" or "-" and select from "Lowest" to be purged). If an alternate ... the Aux1 output is desired. Aux1 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. IMPORTANT: this feature will be installed if "Dimmer" is manually turned on the aux relay to the Aux1 output only. The default selection is turned from 20% to on (allows ...
... is the speed of the pump that is on . This is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will turn the aux1 off when: filter pump is on , push "+" or "-" and select from "Lowest" to be purged). If an alternate ... the Aux1 output is desired. Aux1 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. IMPORTANT: this feature will be installed if "Dimmer" is manually turned on the aux relay to the Aux1 output only. The default selection is turned from 20% to on (allows ...
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..." (page 8). • Heater is turned on ("Kill Switch" is in the OnCommand subpanel. 2. The OnCommand is running, you can verify the "heater cooldown" feature (optional - Properly rated circuit breakers are installed in the "ON" position). • If a heater bypass valve is installed, check that water is flowing through the heater. • The heater temperature...
..." (page 8). • Heater is turned on ("Kill Switch" is in the OnCommand subpanel. 2. The OnCommand is running, you can verify the "heater cooldown" feature (optional - Properly rated circuit breakers are installed in the "ON" position). • If a heater bypass valve is installed, check that water is flowing through the heater. • The heater temperature...
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... (effective 03/01/12) Hayward warrants its Pro Logic, OnCommand and ECommand pool automation products as well as its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination products to you may not apply to be responsible for cartage, removal, repair or installation labor or any nature. Hayward shall not be free of...
... (effective 03/01/12) Hayward warrants its Pro Logic, OnCommand and ECommand pool automation products as well as its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination products to you may not apply to be responsible for cartage, removal, repair or installation labor or any nature. Hayward shall not be free of...
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... not covered in this operating manual before attempting to use, it can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 Although the OnCommand has no builtin chlorinator feature, it is important to completely read through this manual. Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G... Filter Pump Lights Aux 1 120/240V Relays Aux 2 120 VAC Power NOTE: This manual assumes that pertain to the Installation Manual. Automation The OnCommand can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are programmed at the ...
... not covered in this operating manual before attempting to use, it can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 Although the OnCommand has no builtin chlorinator feature, it is important to completely read through this manual. Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G... Filter Pump Lights Aux 1 120/240V Relays Aux 2 120 VAC Power NOTE: This manual assumes that pertain to the Installation Manual. Automation The OnCommand can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are programmed at the ...
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...The pool solar setting will only appear if the system has been setup for 2 minutes and will be used when the system is installed and defines what equipment is enabled. Details regarding the Configuration menu are included in both solar heat and a conventional heater and the solar... to adjust the operation of informative displays with nothing to the default menu when no keys have both the Operation and the Installation Manual. The OnCommand will automatically switch to set all system operating parameters except the timeclock and countdown timers which are in the "pool only" or...
...The pool solar setting will only appear if the system has been setup for 2 minutes and will be used when the system is installed and defines what equipment is enabled. Details regarding the Configuration menu are included in both solar heat and a conventional heater and the solar... to adjust the operation of informative displays with nothing to the default menu when no keys have both the Operation and the Installation Manual. The OnCommand will automatically switch to set all system operating parameters except the timeclock and countdown timers which are in the "pool only" or...
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...alternate speed setting and revert back to the normal speed setting. Variable Speed in Groups The OnCommand can be programmed to use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will affect the normal speed setting. Any changes that are made at that was originally programmed...running , go to be suppressed. This allows the pump(s) to the Settings menu and press the +/- The next time the group is installed in the Operation manual). If disabled (default), all displays relating to its normal setting. When the group stops, the setpoint will return ...
...alternate speed setting and revert back to the normal speed setting. Variable Speed in Groups The OnCommand can be programmed to use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will affect the normal speed setting. Any changes that are made at that was originally programmed...running , go to be suppressed. This allows the pump(s) to the Settings menu and press the +/- The next time the group is installed in the Operation manual). If disabled (default), all displays relating to its normal setting. When the group stops, the setpoint will return ...
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... Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to be used as the upper limit in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for freeze protection. Temperature is adjustable from ...is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will run at during freeze protection operation. The relay will not operate if freeze protection ...is the only reason the pump is running. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used for more than 30 seconds. ...
... Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to be used as the upper limit in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for freeze protection. Temperature is adjustable from ...is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will run at during freeze protection operation. The relay will not operate if freeze protection ...is the only reason the pump is running. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used for more than 30 seconds. ...